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2024 Snowbird Tune-Up Regatta
February 29
NOTICE OF RACE
2024 RC Laser Southern Circuit
Snowbird Tune-Up Regatta
February 29, 2024
HOST: Sun Coast Model Sailing Club #211
LOCATION: South County Regional Park 670 Cooper Street, Punta Gorda FL 33950
RULES: The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the current edition of Racing Rules of Sailing as modified by Appendix E, the sailing instructions, the AMYA RC Laser Class rules and by local conditions as necessary.
ENTRIES: 30 boat maximum. Skippers can enter online at www.rclaser.org, or by the direct entry form link: https://form.jotform.com/200086556177963/
WHO’S COMING: https://www.jotform.com/tables/240016897870059/
ELIGIBILITY: The regatta is open to all RC Laser owners.
FOOD AND DRINK: Lunch and beverages will be provided.
SCHEDULE: Thursday February 29, 2024
9:00am | Registration |
9:30am | Skippers meeting |
10:00am | Racing begins |
Mid-day | Lunch Break |
3:00pm | No race will begin after 3:00pm. Prizes to follow |
FORMAT: Will be announced at the event depending on the number of boats.
Single fleet or Gold/Silver fleets.
ENTRY FEE: The entry fee will be $28.00. Lunch, Skippers Gift and Awards are included.
One skippers gift at first entry of a Southern Circuit Regatta.
SCORING: The event will be scored under the Low Point System described in the Racing Rules of Sailing Appendix A. There will be one throw out race after the first six races have been scored. Ties will be broken according to Appendix A section 8.1 and 8.2.
Skippers who have won three or more 1st Place Silver Fleet awards shall be moved to the bottom of the Gold Fleet if they fail to qualify for the Gold Fleet. The skipper will keep all points earned in the seeding races. The last place skipper in the Gold fleet will have the option to stay in the Gold Fleet or move to the top of the Silver Fleet.
PRIZES: The number of awards given will reflect on the number of participants.
INFORMATION: Paul Newfield: slip1939@verizon.net
Nick Mortgu: mortgu@comcast.net 609-820-0509
All vendors must have written approval of county and RC Laser NA two weeks prior to event.
All RC Laser logo or image merchandise sales must have written approval of “Out There Technology” and RC Laser NA two weeks prior to event.